Mazda rx8 for drifting??

[danmoorhead]

i did a massive amount of looking into building one of these a few years ago!!!
the power in a stock engine is poor but should not be 2 bad in mondello once you build up good speed, but as for putting mods, coilover the bits ya need to build a gud car are silly moneys!!! id still love ta build one but by the time ya buy the car and build to comp spec it would be serious moneys!!

[Prodrifter86]

yeah well if this car is got. the only coilovers and stuff it will see if the 1's in my 180sx when its parked beside it. pure tramping wagon for the win...... we'll strip and cut watever isnt needed and giv her the beans.

[skinnynphats200]

thats rx7 engines
rx8s have better designed ports and are alot more reliable and there is loads out there running fine with over 100k miles and a never been rebuilt

I'm no expert just what I've learned and picked up on since I got mine but I have heard a lot of bad about the renesis engine but I suppose it really comes down to how its looked after in the end

[Eddie]

Buy it and find out!

[Kruizer]

Was down with eddie doyle and we were having a chat about RX8 and only recently have Mazda gone back on there recommendation for fully synthetic oil, because thats what they were advising customers to use for years anyone with a mazda service history is worthless, Eddie has rebuilt 5 RX8's and I sold my 7 to him about a month ago...

Also if your getting one go for the 231bhp model, the 192bhp is a waste of time, the car is too heavy for the lower spec model and even though the 231bhp is better you feel it needs that bit more grunt when you won't get unless you go after market turbo kit. With handling they are spot on, aim, point and go is the easiest way to describe one, was driving it for about 2months solid and never disappointed however be prepared to spend a fortune on oil and petrol, you could go the premix route but bare in mind you'll be taking over from its previous owner, to keep the engine running smooth go for the right juice like Maxol E5 or Texaco with techron, no budget cost effective petrol stations or they will suffer... If you lift the oil cap and see a small bit of mayo don't worry this is to be expected with a rotary however anymore than a little and the water seals could be on the way out meaning rebuild time... Hope that helps dude...

[Prodrifter86]

Thanks for the info Brenden.. yes the car is the 231bhp car. the 191 is defo not worth a shite standard... it will be left standard and no money put into the car. its just for a bit of fun.

[Kruizer]

Use castrol mineral oil too dude try www.irishrotary.com

[Prodrifter86]

Use castrol mineral oil too dude try www.irishrotary.com

coool beans. ill look at that.....

[johnbro]

I'd say it would be a fun road car, they came with a 1.5 way diff as standard AFAIK
what your talking about stripping and abusing it on the track
don't think it would last too long IMO, maybe it will, but is it worth the gamble?

Parts are expensive and you'll need to be fairly familiar with rotary engines
running differences like to avoid carbon build-up your supposed to redline them everyday

[Prodrifter86]

I'd say it would be a fun road car, they came with a 1.5 way diff as standard AFAIK
what your talking about stripping and abusing it on the track
don't think it would last too long IMO, maybe it will, but is it worth the gamble?

Parts are expensive and you'll need to be fairly familiar with rotary engines
running differences like to avoid carbon build-up your supposed to redline them everyday

sure is worth the gamble dude. if it lasted maybe 4 or 5 times in mondello. he'll be happy and i can drive it too and not giv a shit about hitting any walls i may aim at..